13 Winter Nail Polish Colors for Hot Tips in Cold Temps

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The first sign of cold weather gives us the green light to transition from light jackets and jeans to winter coats and scarves. But don't forget to give your manis some love; nails want to be winter-fied too! Embrace the cold months with these shades that are both festive and seasonal.

This season, Smith & Cult redefines Christmastime with this wintry hue. Darjeeling Darling's warm, mossy green glides over nails with a classic matte finish that's both festive and sophisticated. This is a shade you'll want to keep on the shelf well beyond the holidays.

Red is a signature nail color during the winter season (and, like, all the time) no matter what you're celebrating. Dior's festive cherry-colored nail polish will give you all the holly, jolly feels and then some, with minuscule flecks of gold for subtle enhancement.

You were nice all year long, right? If that's the case, it's time to get a little naughty. Deborah Lippmann introduces this striking black shade that's so badass, it's good. A micro colorful glitter finish gives you a majestic mani that teeters on the border of festive and feisty.

While you're busy being in photos at your family's holiday celebration, you'll want to make sure your nails are as glam as you. This shimmery champagne color will give your tips some extra sparkle at an affordable price. Also, Red Carpet Manicure's formula packs incredible shine and ensures an impressive 21 days of chip-free wear.

We imagine ZOYA's blue polish as the reflection of what snow angels are made of. Icy with silver-tinted swirls, the pigment glides on almost diluted; layer on to build a true, gorgeously deep, dream-like hue that pairs wonderfully with an oversized sweater.

Bronze nail lacquers are often hit or miss — they can look classy or cheap. Surya Brasil's burnt, golden brown polish surprised us with its beautiful color payoff and its 7-free formula. The color is incredibly sophisticated, and it's the perfect pigment for fancier soirées.

'Tis the season for gifting and getting — have you been on your best behavior? Essie's innocent pink hue pleads not guilty for any wrongdoings that may have happened over the past year, giving you a pass into nice-list territory.

Miss Independent is a favorite from Deborah Lippman's beloved nail polish line. The color is a rich purple-red berry that we can't wait to get our hands on and wear to Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas Eve festivities, and beyond!

Feeling blue this holiday season? Channel all the feels into this metallic hue. The navy shade is incredibly bold, and though it's unexpected for the holiday season, it reflects the chilly, cloudy days we can expect from the winter weather.

This rose gold shade from ILNP Cosmetics is dripping in so much liquid gold, you'll only need to apply one coat. It's cruelty-free and vegan as well, so you can gift it to the plant-based diva in your life.

If you want to go all-out with your nail glam this winter, Christian Louboutin's The Noirs collection will be your go-to due to its luxurious pointy packaging and steep price-point. Our favorite color is this shimmery bronze color that'll reflect beautifully next to your Hanukkah menorah.